Division ofPublic Health

College of Human Medicine

Master ofPublic Health

Division of Public Health | College of Human Medicine

Application Information

All courses offered within this degree are delivered in an online learning environment. There are no on-campus courses offered by the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Michigan State University (MSU). However, MPH students may request prior approval to enroll in public health related on-campus courses as electives, although there is no guarantee of approval.

The sections below detail all the information needed to apply for admission to the MPH program.

Applications to the MPH are accepted throughout the year. Admission is done on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Application Deadlines

Semester

Classes Begin

Application Deadlines

Fall

Late August

May 31, 11:59p.m.

Spring

January

September 30, 11:59p.m.

Summer

May

February 28, 11:59p.m.

Application Requirements

Including expectations for each application requirement as well as submission instructions.

Overview of the Application Process

1. Submit the Appropriate Application

For questions regarding financial hardship and application fees, applicants should reference the Graduate School Application Fee Waiver website. Please note: the Master of Public Health does not pay application fees for prospective students.

It is imperative applicants provide a valid e-mail address as decision letters are sent via e-mail.

An MSU applicant ID number is provided after submission of the appropriate application. This is needed for submission of application requirements specific to the Master of Public Health program.

2. Create a Login to the Graduate Application Portal

Applicants create a login to the graduate application portal following the directions received by e-mail. The applicant ID number (provided with submission of an MSU application) is required.

Applicants who have submitted their application and have not received an e-mail with instructions regarding their applicant portal, should contact the university’s Office of Admissions at (517) 355-8332. The Office of Admissions should also be contacted if difficulties with the applicant portal arise during the application process.

3. Submit Application Materials Required by the Master of Public Health Degree Program

Applicants must submit the following materials using the graduate application portal:

Three Letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Resume or CV

Test scores form a standardized graduate or professional school test (for MPH applicants only)

Academic statement (optional)

Applicants must submit the following materials directly to the MPH program or the MSU Office of Admissions:

Official transcripts directly from the institution

International Applicants: official English language proficiency test scores

Application Status

Questions regarding application status are to be directed through the application portal e-messaging system.

Direct any questions or issues with the application portal to the Office of Admissions at (517) 355-8332.

Thank you for your interest in the online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Michigan State University. All of the courses offered within this degree are all delivered in an online learning environment. There are no on-campus courses offered as part of the MPH degree.

State Authorization: Distance Education Restrictions Based on Permanent Residence

Michigan State University is obligated to comply with existing state laws regarding distance education (programs/departments offering courses delivered exclusively online). State laws regarding distance education vary state-by-state, and even program-by-program within a state. The Master of Public Health offered through the College of Human Medicine’s Division of Public Health at Michigan State University requires a practicum experience that constitutes a physical presence in some states, therefore restricting enrollment in our program to residents of those states.